About Us
We are Victory Bible Church Int'l
“Raising the Foundations of Many Generations”
Global Vision. Local Impact.
More than 250 churches across 4 continents and still advancing!
Victory Bible Church Int’l is a full gospel charismatic church which was founded by Bishop N.A. Tackie-Yarboi with 89 people in Kokomlemle, a suburb of Accra, Ghana on June 2, 1985. Our mission is to convert people to faith in Christ Jesus and pursue their full assimilation into active membership in the family of God. We with the help of the Holy Spirit are bringing people to maturity as active followers of Christ, equipping them for ministry, and seeing them fulfill their God-given potential while on earth to the glory of God.
We desire “Raising the Foundations of Many Generations.” Isaiah 58:12.
Our Mission
Our mission is to convert people within our community in all creative ways and develop them into fully functioning followers of Jesus Christ.
Our Seven Foundations
1. The Word of Faith
The Word of God is the foundation of every vision in the Kingdom of God. The Word of God destroys yokes, brings guidance, and ultimately moves the Church forward. It is the general revelation from God and everyone has access to it. But the Word of Faith is a specific word from God to a specific person for a specific group to accomplish a specific assignment. The Word of Faith in the mouth of God’s servant causes the Church to thrive and fulfill its God-given purpose. We cultivate faith when we hear God’s ministers speak “Thus says the Lord.” 1 John 5:4 says, “This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.” In Victory, we value the words spoken by our leaders. We allow the Word to change our lives through diligent study, meditation, and practice of the Word.
2. The Local Church Concept
In Matthew 16:18, Jesus says, “I will build My church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Jesus is the builder of the Church and as long as His pattern for church is followed we remain overcomers in every endeavor. We at VBCI – Great Grace Sanctuary are committed to following the original pattern according to divine order without compromise.
3. The Priesthood of the Believer
As the Father sent Jesus, even so has he sent us (John 20:21). He has made us Kings and Priests unto God (Revelation 5:10). In the Tabernacle of Moses, only the High Priest could go before the Ark once a year. But in the Tabernacle of David, every priest could worship before the Ark of the Covenant. God wants every believer to enter the Holy of Holies to worship. The Tabernacle of David mimics the liberty enjoyed by the New Testament believer. Therefore, God is restoring the fallen tabernacles of David in the last days (Amos 9:11-12). When the believer remains faithful to his priestly function, the devil is held bound. We must understand and fulfill our responsibilities as priests unto God.
4. The Tabernacle of David
God’s agenda in these last days is to restore the fallen tabernacles of David. This involves restoring the proper place of the ministry of music and the priesthood function of the believer. The restoration of the tabernacle of David will result in the worldwide explosion of souls for God in which the residue of men will seek after Him (Amos 15:16-17).
5. The Church in the Home
Priesthood is a lifestyle that does not end in the church but continues in the home. A means by which we allow ourselves to constantly live with a consciousness of God at home is the priesthood meeting. We hold scheduled fellowships within each others’ homes to foster a collective pursuit of a consecrated life to God outside church.
6. The Ministry of Intercession
We as believers are called to intercede for the will of God to be done on earth as it is in heaven.
7. The Prosperity of the Believer
The expansion of the kingdom of God on earth will not be revealed in its fullness except through prosperity (Zech. 1:17). The wealth of the wicked must find its way to the righteous. Our strong belief in this enables us to establish the Edenic vision on earth.
Bishop N. A. Tackie-Yarboi, Presiding Bishop, Founder
Right Reverend N.A. Tackie-Yarboi is the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Victory Bible Church International (VBCI). He oversees 300 churches worldwide. He serves as Resident Pastor of Dominion Sanctuary, the headquarters church of VBCI found in Accra, Ghana and is the Chairman of the Executive and Apostolic Councils, which are at the helm of decision-making for the international ministry. He is a teacher with depth and prophetic insight.
He operates as President of the Victory Bible Training Institute, a ministerial training school. Furthermore, he has completed specialized executive programs at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration for Church Managers. He also hosts the “Voice of Victory” radio broadcast in Ghana.
In addition, Presiding Bishop has authored multiple books, The Believer’s Mind, Dreams of the Night, Overcoming Depression, Making the Most of What You Have, Financial Empowerment, and Fulfilling Your Destiny. Bishop Tackie-Yarboi is also a member of Ministers’ Fellowship International started by Pastor Dick Iverson, Potter’s House International Pastoral Alliance established by Bishop T. D. Jakes, and Faith Fellowship Assemblies founded by Jimmy Watson.
Bishop Tackie-Yarboi is married to Rev. (Mrs.) Dora Tackie-Yarboi and they have 3 children, two of which serve as pastors in VBCI.
Bishop Elijah Saforo, Regional Overseer- North America
Bishop Tackie-Yarboi along with the other founding fathers of VBCI, Bishop Clement Asihene (Regional Overseer – Eurasia), Bishop Elijah Saforo (Regional Overseer – The Americas), Bishop Emmanuel Ackun (Chairman, Church Growth Council International) and other brethren routinely prayed in Avenor park within Accra, Ghana before officially starting the Church. During one of the prayer sessions, the Spirit of the Lord came over Presiding Bishop and he began to prophesy into the future. The Lord through him said: “I will take this work beyond the borders of Ghana, to Europe, across the Atlantic, and to the ends of the world.” VBCI North America is the fulfillment of this prophetic word.
Bishop Elijah Saforo is a founding father and Apostolic Council member of Victory Bible Church International (VBCI) and currently serves as Regional Overseer of VBCI North America. Known for his infectious laughter, he also oversees Praise and Worship across VBCI. A respected prophet, psalmist, teacher, and leadership mentor, Bishop Saforo helped make the Victory Sanctuary Choir a household name in worship. In North America, he oversees 25+ churches, encouraging community engagement through food banks, nursing homes, and prison ministries, including direct oversight of Living Word Sanctuary in Lorton, VA. Internationally recognized for his prophetic and musical gifts, he motivates believers worldwide to encounter God’s glory. His central message emphasizes the Glory of the Lord and the restoration of His House. Bishop Saforo is the author of Covering God’s Throne and the albums Your Majesty and The Name of Jesus. He was recently honored with the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He is married to Rev. Mrs. Gifty Saforo, and they have three children: Elisha, Emmanuella, and Esther. They reside in Dumfries, Virginia, USA.
Great Grace Sanctuary Bishop Richard Yeboah
VBCI – Great Grace Sanctuary is the Home of the Tangible Presence of God. As the Houston branch of Victory Bible Church Int’l, we are raising foundations for generations, serving as a modern-day Zion where lives are transformed through encounters with God’s Word and Spirit, bringing sanctification, deliverance, and restoration.
Bishop Richard Yeboah, Resident Pastor, also serves as Superintendent of the Southeast Province and Director of VBCI Pastoral Affairs in North America. A member of VBCI since its inception under his father, Bishop N.A. Tackie Yarboi, he is passionate about equipping believers through clear, practical teaching of God’s Word for strong spiritual foundations.
He has been instrumental in planting VBCI churches in Ghana, Burkina Faso, and the U.S., including Dallas and Atlanta, and has served in various leadership roles, including Dean of Harvest Time School of Ministry and Bible school lecturer at WOFBI, Houston.
Bishop Yeboah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and French from the University of Ghana, and an MBA in Finance from Clark Atlanta University, where he graduated with top honors. He and his wife, Rev. Mrs. Mary Yeboah, live in Houston, TX with their two children, Esther and Judah.
Rev. Mrs. Mary Yeboah, Assistant Resident Pastor
Rev. Mrs. Mary Yeboah serves as Assistant Resident Pastor of VBCI – Great Grace Sanctuary.
She also served as the former Communications Director of VBCI North America for nearly 10 years under NASEC (North America Executive Council) and continues to work in the Office of the Regional Overseer, Bishop Elijah Saforo. She has been a member of Victory Bible Church Int’l since 1986 in Ghana.
Rev. Mary Yeboah has worked alongside Bishop Richard Yeboah in ministry in the United States for the past 24 years. They began serving in Apostle Derek Cooper’s church, Spirit of the Word where they assisted in the choir and its believers’ foundation class. In 2003, Pastor Richard Heard of Christian Tabernacle (now Inspire Church) ordained Bishop Richard Yeboah and Rev. Mrs, Mary Yeboah as pastors in Christian Tabernacle Ministerial Fellowship. She and her husband then served in Harvest Time Church under the leadership of Bishop Shelton Bady. There, Rev. Mrs. Mary Yeboah officiated the Spiritual Enrichment Ministry in which she oversaw first time guests, new believers, new members, intercessors, and Bible exhorters. She also developed curricula for the Harvest Time New Life, New Members and Foundation classes as well as the School of Ministry. She was as an instructor in each of these settings. Furthermore, she also served in Winners Chapel International Spring in the handling of first-time guests, follow-up ministry, and hospitality.
Rev. Mrs. Mary Yeboah holds a bachelor’s degree in Law and Sociology from University of Science and Technology (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology) in Ghana. She lives in Houston, TX with her husband, Bishop Richard Yeboah and her two children, Esther and Judah.